What Size Of A Diamond Engagement Ring Should I Buy?
One of the most popular questions in the engagement ring market is about the size of the diamond.
How big is too big? Is it even possible to go too big on an engagement ring?
Some would say that bigger is always better, but we think that the answer is a bit more nuanced than that!
This post may sound like an "I'm looking for the PERFECT engagement ring" post—but in reality, it's about how to choose a diamond engagement ring that will give you an incredible "wow" factor while at the same time keeping you on budget! So, what should you look for when choosing a diamond engagement ring? Well, a lot, actually!
Questions To Consider Before Choosing An Engagement Ring
The key to making a good choice is to keep these questions in mind: What do you want your future bride or groom to feel when they see you with this ring on your finger?
Will you be buying this ring from an independent jeweller? Do you prefer a store or a website to find your diamond engagement ring?
What do you want the centre stone of your diamond engagement ring to look like?
How much should your ring cost?
And then there are questions about practical matters:
What size hands and fingers does the recipient have?
What kind of work or hobbies do they have?
There is no absolute rule when choosing an engagement ring. Everyone has their preferences and opinions. But if there is one thing that almost every engagement ring buyer agrees on, at least before they start to investigate the process a little: the bigger the stone, the better. This article will explain why that is not always the case!
Let us find some answers to the questions we asked above. Of course, there is almost nothing that can be definite, but if you consider these points, you are more likely to find the perfect diamond engagement ring, no matter what the size of the diamond is!
What Do You Want Your Future Bride To Feel When She Wears The Ring You Give?
Of course, this is what I think. You may have different feelings!
The engagement ring is probably the single most important accessory for a woman and can be a source of both joy and stress. You need a ring that symbolizes everything you believe in and gives off the right signals to those around you. Your ring needs to represent who you are and how you will treat your wife in your lifetime together.
Do You Prefer A Store Or A Website To Find Your Diamond Engagement Ring?
At All Diamond, we sell our diamond jewellery through our online store. There is some interesting research into how people plan to buy their next piece of diamond jewellery.
1) According to data from eMarketer, a third of consumers will purchase a diamond online in 2022
2) While online shopping is booming in the UK., it still makes up just 3.5% of total retail sales.
3) People want to buy from companies they can trust, and eCommerce sites are becoming more like brick-and-mortar stores. For example, at All Diamond, we offer in-person assistance, personalized customer service, and a vast range of British designed and handcrafted diamond jewellery.
The top three reasons buyers give for buying from an online store are better selection (44%), faster delivery (37%), and lower prices (36%).
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What Do You Want The Centre Stone Of Your Diamond Engagement Ring To Look Like?
The centre stone is the single most crucial part of your engagement ring. The design of the stone is extremely important because it's the only part of the ring that's visible when you are wearing it. The way it looks dictates how others will see you. So, if you're looking for a stone that is both unique and stunning, you can see some examples of different styles to get you started on this page.
You can see our diamond engagement ring collections here - browse at your leisure!
How Much Should The Ring Cost?
We suggest using the "what if?" question to help you figure out what you really want. What if you had spent a few extra pounds on the ring? Would that change the way she feels about you?
The answer will help you determine whether spending more on the ring would be worth it and how much more would be acceptable.
To get started, though, you need to understand what your money will buy. Checking prices and styles will help you to set an initial budget and using the "what if" question will help you decide how far to stretch your budget. That's another area where looking at our engagement ring selection is a good starting point.
What Size Hands And Fingers Does The Recipient Have?
If the person you are giving a ring has large hands and fingers, look for designs featuring a thin band. Slender hands and fingers are flattered by a thicker band.
Remember that size is relative. A smaller diamond on slender hands can look larger than a bigger diamond on larger hands.
What Kind Of Work Or hobbies Does She Have?
Think about what activities your future wife likes to participate in during leisure or the type of work she does. If she is active and wants to wear her engagement ring most or all the time, choose a ring with a pave or a low setting with thick prongs. These may lose a little brightness and sparkle but will be much less vulnerable to damage.
Rather than choosing a gold ring, go instead for a platinum design. Platinum is much harder than gold and will hold the diamond more securely without compromising looks.
As you can see, there is much more to choosing the 'best' diamond engagement ring than just the size of the diamond. In fact, the size of the centre stone may well be less important than the factors we have discussed here.
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It's Not The Size; It's What You Do With It!
Yes, size matters, but in the end, other factors come into play that are at least as important as the size of the diamond on the engagement ring.
The perfect engagement ring comes from careful consideration of many other factors than the carat weight of the diamond. We have not even looked at diamond quality, but you can learn more about this critical issue here.
It is essential to ensure you choose the right diamond. However, there are plenty of other aspects to consider when selecting the right ring to give as a symbol of your engagement. Now you know a lot more about the subject; perhaps you are ready to start your research by looking at our collections of diamond engagement rings.
